Good Shepherd Catechism

We just want to let all parents know that the Good Shepherd Catechism will resume classes on Monday, 16th October 2017 (Table View), Tuesday, 17th October (Melkbos) and Saturday classes on 21st October (Table View). There will be NO CLASSES on Monday, 9th October 2017.

During the weekend of the 16th September 2017 our Faith Level 3 children attended their First Reconciliation Retreat in Melkbos. They were prepared for their First Confession that took place on Saturday, 23rd September at the Table View Parish. On the morning of the Retreat Fr Kevin welcomed the children and the parents to the Retreat. They received talks - putting on the Armour of God. What is Sin and how to find this in the Bible. We went through the Rite of Reconciliation. The struggles in preparing for Confession. We discussed the Maxim. Each child had an opportunity to read a Maxim and to discuss it. Before the parents were about to return the children were given the opportunity to recite one decade of the Rosary. When the parents returned to the hall and they all received a presentation of the True Vine and what the meaning is. We as Catechists were their to help the children on their journey and for them not be scared to go to Confession. On Saturday, 23rd September it was amazing to see all the smiles and know that the white garment they put on after confession is clean and white. We ask that you keep praying for our children and the parents as they are now preparing for their First Holy Communion that takes place next year.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: The gold standard in children’s education Catechesis of the Good Shepherd exhibits confidence in the gifts God has given the Church, and calls the whole child to encounter God.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 7 minute video discussing the preparation of a sacred space, known as an atrium, for children.

In 2015 we posted the 7 sacraments for the children to learn. We are reposting this and ask the parents to go through the 7 sacraments. This will help the children know what sacraments we have in 5he church and that they know them when asked by a Catechist or by Fr Kevin.

Catholic Online
DID YOU KNOW...
The Catholic Church has seven sacraments (baptism, penance, confirmation, holy orders, the Eucharist (Holy Communion), matrimony, and anointing of the sick). The word “sacrament” is from the Latin sacramentum, or “solemn oath.” Sacraments are symbols that connect the visible and invisible dimensions.

Please note that Catechism on Saturday's will resume this coming Saturday, 5th November. Class is from 9:00am - 10:00am. Parents please collect your children promptly at 10:00am.

Parents are reminded about Catechism on Saturday.

Parents are reminded about Catechism on Saturday.

Catholic Online
DID YOU KNOW...
The Catholic Church has seven sacraments (baptism, penance, confirmation, holy orders, the Eucharist (Holy Communion), matrimony, and anointing of the sick). The word “sacrament” is from the Latin sacramentum, or “solemn oath.” Sacraments are symbols that connect the visible and invisible dimensions.

Wishing all our parents a wonderful 2015. May God bless you and your family as you journey with your children through the Good Shepherd Catechism.

On Saturday, 24th January 2015 registration will take place from 9:00am to 10:30am for all children from Grade RR to Grade 7. Please bring the children with so that we can meet them and take a photo of each child. This will help the catechists to put a name to a face. The registration fee per family is R150.00.

We the catechists look forward in welcoming you to our Atrium on Saturday.

What a wonderful First Holy Communion Table View and Melkbos children experienced. Thank you to all the catechists who prepared the children. Thank you to the parents who brought them to catechism every week. We cannot be more proud of you. Eskom thought they could spoil the day but we all had a wonderful day. Here are some random photos.

Yesterday 52 children were preparing for their First Holy Communion that is taking place on Sunday, 23 November. Here are some of the photos of our event that took place in Melkbos on Retreat.